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Master of Puppets

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Hey Hey, NRA, How Many Kids Did You Kill Today?

Hundreds of anti-gun violence protestors took over Discovery Green Park in Houston yesterday.

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Greg Abbott Is Full of Shit

And culpable.

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Everyday Gun Ownership Set the Stage for the Uvalde Massacre

The public discourse on firearms is so warped, even liberals fear stating the obvious: We need to ban them.

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Texas Supreme Court Throws Out Protections for Trans Youth

The decision reaffirms the state child welfare agency’s ability to investigate families who seek gender-affirming care for their kids.

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